2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# the captain had given him permission
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2023-09-02 14:21:33 +00:00
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"the captain permitted Paul to speak" or "the captain allowed Paul to speak"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# Paul stood on the steps
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The word "steps" here refers to the steps on the stairway to the fortress.
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# motioned with the hand to the people
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2023-09-02 14:21:33 +00:00
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"motioned with his hand for the people to be quiet"
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# When there was a deep silence
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"When the people were completely silent"
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